Wayne A Chieppa, DPM - Roxbury Foot & Ankle Center

Dr. Marc Mitnick operates a podiatric practice with locations in Summit and Verona, New Jersey, specializing in a wide range of foot and ankle disorders for patients of all ages. The practice offers comprehensive care, including treatments for nail and skin diseases, muscle, bone, and joint issues, as well as sports medicine and diabetic foot problems. Committed to providing immediate foot pain relief, Dr. Mitnick emphasizes a collaborative approach to treatment, allowing patients to participate in developing their care plans. The practice also offers minor procedures in-office and outpatient corrective foot surgeries, including advanced options such as laser surgery for fungal nails. Generated from the website

We offer a full array of podiatric services to help you maintain healthy feet. You can read more on this page about specific services. - Achilles Tendon - Ankle Instability - Ankle Sprains - Arthritic Foot & Ankle Care - Athletes Foot - Bunions - Calluses - Corns - Crush Injuries - Diabetic Foot - Flat Feet - Fungus Toenails - Geriatric Foot Care - Hammertoes - Heel Spurs - Ingrown Toenails - Injuries - Neuromas - Plantar Fasciitis - Warts Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are caused by an unnatural twisting or force on the ankle bones of the foot, often resulting in one or more ligaments on the outside of the ankle to be stretched or torn. If not properly treated, ankle sprains could develop into long-term problems. Bunions Bunions are misaligned big toe joints that can become swollen and tender, causing the first joint of the big toe to slant outward, and the second joint to angle toward the other toes. Flat Feet Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are normal. The arch develops in childhood, and by adulthood, most people have developed normal arches. Hammertoes Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. Diabetes and Your Feet With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that's too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. Heel Spurs Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. Our practice can evaluate arch pain, and may prescribe customized shoe inserts called orthoses to help alleviate the pain. Corns and calluses are protective layers of compacted, dead skin cells. They are caused by repeated friction from skin rubbing against bony areas or against an irregularity in a shoe. Corns ordinarily form ...